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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.24, 593.62 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.24, 593.62 and 190.50 is: 285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.24 : 593.62 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.24/593.62 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.24x = 593.62 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.24x = 113,084.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,084.61/396.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.39

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